The Lyricist and the Mufti: A Search for God in a Divided Age
NEW DELHI — In a quiet hall at the Constitution Club, just a stone’s throw from India’s Parliament, two men sat across from each other to argue a question as old as
China’s High-Speed Rail: Debt and Doubt Derail Ambition
China’s high-speed railway network, a sprawling 30,000-mile marvel, stands as a symbol of the country’s rapid modernization. Launched under Xi Jinping’s ambitious vision in 2013, it has grown into one of the
A Golden Jubilee of Friendship: Viet Nam and the Maldives Move forward to a New Path
By Her Excellency Trinh Thi Tam, Non-Resident Ambassador of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam to the Maldives As Viet Nam and the Maldives approach the 50th anniversary of our diplomatic relations, we
Singapore’s Path Lights the Way for Maldives’ Progress
MALÉ, Maldives — In the realm of global development, the Maldives finds itself at a crossroads, seeking a path towards prosperity amidst a rapidly changing world. In this pursuit, the island nation
Growing Fear of Debt Trap from China in Maldives.
MALÉ, Maldives — Speaking to a Sri Lankan daily, Former President Mohamed Nasheed, a vocal critic of China’s role, accused Beijing of imposing “debt traps” and deliberately inflating project costs. However, Wang
Exam Cheater Using Smart Glasses Busted
In a bold yet ultimately unsuccessful bid to ace his university entrance exams, an 18-year-old Tokyo resident turned to high-tech eyewear to help him cheat, local authorities reported Thursday. The young man,
Singapore’s Lawrence Wong Inherits a World in Turmoil
In a world roiled by geopolitical strife, Singapore’s new prime minister, Lawrence Wong, steps into office with a promise to steer the trade-reliant city-state through turbulent times. As the 51-year-old Harvard graduate
Putin and Xi Cement Trade Ties, Sidestepping U.S. Dollar in Beijing Meeting
BEIJING — In a significant shift away from the U.S. dollar, the vast majority of transactions between Russia and China are now conducted in their national currencies, President Vladimir V. Putin said
BJP Embraces Micro-Influencers Over ‘WhatsApp University’ Tactics
For years, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), India’s ruling political force, employed WhatsApp as a primary tool to disseminate contentious narratives and target adversaries with what critics derisively labeled “WhatsApp University” tactics.
With $50 Million Relief, India Exemplifies ‘Reciprocal Sensitivity’ to Maldives
As South Asia’s preeminent democracy and economic engine, India plays an influential role in shaping regional geopolitics. Its engagement with neighbors in the Indian Ocean realm reflects the delicate balance regional actors
Graham Ready With Popcorn To Watch ‘Nuclear Fireworks’ Over Middle East
WASHINGTON D.C. – In a not so earnest effort to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through diplomacy and restraint, US Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) floated the modest proposal of providing Israel with a
Japan to Subsidize Muslim, Vegetarian Visitor Accommodations
Tokyo- The Japan Tourism Agency will provide subsidies to promote the use of pictograms showing food ingredients, the development of menus for such Muslim and vegetarian visitors, and the establishment of prayer
Catching the Wave: A Young Maldivian Entrepreneur’s Odyssey
MATHIVERI, Maldives — As the morning sun casts its golden rays upon the tranquil waters surrounding this secluded island, Fazeel Ibrahim takes a deep breath and plunges beneath the surface. For him,